Walmart to let AI agents shop for customers; sets guardrails Walmart is rolling out tools that will allow customers to use their own artificial intelligence tools to shop, but with built-in permissions, controls and protections. Ulta Beauty personalizes shopping via ChatGPTUlta Beauty customers have a new curated shopping experience enabled by next-gen artificial intelligence. Amazon reportedly seeking $7B purchase of AI start-up Decart Amazon is reportedly pursuing a major acquisition in the artificial intelligence space. Gartner: AI growing as source of holiday recommendations New data indicates artificial intelligence is expanding, rather than replacing, the methods consumers use to find ideas for holiday gifts. A deeper dive into Accenture’s holiday survey – inflation, AI loom Accenture data shows that the holiday shopping season is shaping up to be centered around consumers using artificial intelligence and feeling financial pressure. Albertsons teams with OpenAI for enterprise AI expansion Albertsons Companies Inc. is working with a major next-gen artificial intelligence provider to transform its operations. Kroger bases AI strategy on customer data, helping shoppers & associates The Kroger Co. sees artificial intelligence as a data-driven tool to streamline shopping while making associates more efficient. Estee Lauder tracks AI recommendations A global cosmetics conglomerate is analyzing how its brands are discussed on leading artificial intelligence platforms to improve promotional efforts. EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Neelima Sharma, senior VP, Lowe’s Lowe’s Companies Inc. continues expanding the functionality of its artificial intelligence assistant for shoppers. Batteries Plus launches AI tools for franchising, store customer service Batteries Plus is continuing to develop its artificial intelligence infrastructure. NRF: Consumers have a lot of back-to-school shopping left It’s been back-to-school season for a while, but many items remain on consumer shopping lists. Retail Technology News: July update Retailers in July 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including robots, AI-based shopping assistance and 3-D product imaging. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
